Parents know that their decision to end their marriage will have a profound impact on the youngest members of the family. For this reason, parents strive to create as much continuity of lifestyle as possible for the kids, starting with a thoughtful child custody and...
Divorce
Ways a spouse may be able to reduce the cost of a divorce
Divorce will change many areas of a spouse’s life, including finances. One of the primary goals one will have while going through this process is saving money and securing a fair and reasonable property division order. During the divorce, however, a Mississippi spouse...
Important tax issues for those facing divorce
During a divorce, a Mississippi couple will face various money-related issues they must resolve to complete the process and move forward. Property division, equitable distribution of marital debt and the possibility of spousal support are only a few of the money...
Helping kids navigate the difficulties of divorce
The end of the marriage is a process that will impact each member of a Mississippi family in different ways. The children may feel confused and uncertain about how their parents’ divorce will affect their everyday lives, and parents will have to help their children...
Going through a divorce when a couple does not have children
The end of a marriage can bring serious complications for both parties, even if the couple does not have children. Childless couples often focus primarily on a fair division of their finances, and money can be the source of complex and contentious disputes between...
Online bullying is unacceptable in a divorce
In the process of ending a marriage, one spouse may find that the other is acting in ways that are unfair and irrational. One behavior sometimes seen is harassment or bullying online in an attempt to intimidate or undermine the other party. With the prevalence of...
Navigating the early days of a divorce
Making the decision to file for divorce is one of the most important and life-altering choices a Mississippi adult may make. This is an emotionally challenging process, and the end of a relationship is a difficult time for all involved. The early days of a divorce are...
Dividing student loans and pensions in a divorce
One of the most complicated aspects of ending a marriage is deciding how to address jointly owned assets and debt. Mississippi couples facing divorce are often at odds regarding how they want to share financial responsibility for debts one or both of them owe....
Could divorce laws in Mississippi change soon?
It is possible that the ways in which Mississippi couples can choose to end their marriages could change soon. Lawmakers in the state are considering changes to divorce laws that would solve some issues with what many have called misogynistic rules that are unfair to...
Approaching the subject of divorce with your children
After you have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, you must then find a way to tell your children. Divorce will affect everyday life for each member of the family, and the way you approach this subject is important. How, where and when you have this...